Tag Archives: psyche

The last article in this series examined how the animals that appear in our dreams sometimes function as symbols of the Self, Carl Jung’s term for the core of the psyche. The animals listed included snakes, owls, ducks, geese, swans, … Continue reading →

A woman dreamed: “My close friend and I are standing on a river bank watching her husband water ski. He is having fun going back and forth, waving to us and generally showing off. We are alarmed, however, and try … Continue reading →

According to a Viagra commercial I recently saw, we are in “the age of getting things done.” The advertisement shows a mid-life cowboy hauling a horse trailer behind his pickup truck. Predictably, his truck gets mired in a mud slick … Continue reading →

Welcome to my blog, Jungstop. Jungstop is your destination for lively commentary on life, dreams, and spirituality viewed through a Jungian lens. I believe that when we better understand the psychological and spiritual forces that form the fabric of our lives, it is easier to discover and follow our unique lifepath. Carl Jung placed great importance on developing consciousness. It is my hope that Jungstop will be a source of nourishment and light on your journey towards consciousness.